7 Facts about Sri Lanka

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Learn, Share, Subscribe ------------------------------------------------ Watch the Asian series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRRGIkTyr4u371Fx6e88Qx2N Here is the European Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRTa_XMM9a4hDh2Yo9CsZzOR Follow: https://plus.google.com/+blinder00 https://twitter.com/Sebastian2Go https://www.facebook.com/official7facts ------------------------------------------------ In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about Sri Lanka. More information about the video content bellow: 1. The spice cinnamon originated in Sri Lanka. In classical times, four types of cinnamon were distinguished, but the most popular form, “true cinnamon” is from Sri Lanka and has been imported to Ancient Egypt and Greece. Sri Lanka still produces 80–90% of the world's supply of Cinnamomum verum. 2. The capital of Sri Lanka is not Colombo, but rather Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte (usually simply called “Kotte”). Kotte is not far from Colombo, but it is a distinctive city in its own right. The issue is complicated, as many governmental ministries remain in Colombo. Since 1982, however, Sri Lanka’s parliament has been situated in the middle of a small lake in the bucolic suburb of Kotte. Officially, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is indeed the capital city. 3. Sri Lanka has an elephant orphanage - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and every year, it serves as the venue of an elephant pageant. Pinnawalla is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 88 elephants, including 37 males and 51 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala. 4. One of Sri Lanka’s foremost pilgrimage sites, this soaring summit bears the revered impression of what is said to be the Buddha’s own footprint, and offers the island’s most magical and enigmatic views. 5. Sri Lanka is a paradise for fans of UNESCO World Heritage sites: there are eight sites scattered across the country! Sri Lanka’s UNESCO sites include: the Temple Of The Tooth in Kandy, the sacred ancient city of Anuradhapura, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, the fortified city of Galle, Dambulla Cave Temple, the ancient rock city of Sigiriya, the Central Highlands and Sinhajara Forest. 6. Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon until 1972. Ceylon was the name the British gave the country when it was a British colony, and Sri Lanka wanted to shed the last remainders of the colonial times. The country is divided into two major ethnic groups: Sinhalese Buddhists (74 per cent) and Tamil Hindu (18 per cent). Sinhalese have a longstanding history in Sri Lanka, whereas Tamil workers were only brought to Sri Lanka under the British in the 19th century. Tensions between the two led to civil war from 1983 all the way to 2009! 7. Beaches, mountains, the tea country, wide open green plains, tropical jungles, Sri Lanka has it all! For such a small island, Sri Lanka is incredibly diverse. More Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamomum_verum http://www.geocurrents.info/place/south-asia/and-the-capital-of-sri-lanka-is http://globetrottergirls.com/2015/02/sri-lanka-first-impressions-fun-facts/ Music: Lee Rosevere – Love Wins http://freemusicarchive.org/ Images: http://spicelines.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/summer-016.jpg http://www.blisstree.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/shutterstock_114538405.jpg http://escapeholiday.com.ro/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sejur-cu-familia-plaja-Sri-Lanka.1.jpg http://www.steuartholidays.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/British-Ceylon-history-sri-lanka-steuart-holidays.jpg http://www.edouardfrancois.com/uploads/tx_jfcloudzoom/Heritage_Building__0001_2-HERITAGE_BUIDING-_EDOUARD_FRANCOIS-IMAGES_LUXIGON_01.jpg http://marksanholidays.com/wp-content/gallery/pinnawela/p1100324.jpg http://www.travelonapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Pinnawala-elephants-orphanage.jpg http://srilankahotels.travel/images/excursion_images/excursion_types/4_adams_peak_sri_lanka_2592x1710%20(2).jpg http://www.roughguides.com/tasters/9780241251263_EPUB/images/rg_srilan01225thi_004.jpg http://www.adventurewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/15.-sri-lanka-adventure-for-women.jpg http://www.memolanka.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Sirigiya.jpg http://blogs.r.ftdata.co.uk/photo-diary/files/2013/05/SriLanka.jpg https://static-secure.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2015/5/12/1431430256011/A-Sri-Lankan-soldier-walk-009.jpg http://fcgtravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/nuwara_eliya_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Kt5ct.jpg Intro: Creation by Shaheen http://topfreeintro.com/creation-free-intro-template-after-effecs/ Jonjass Designs https://www.youtube.com/user/JonjassDesigns Intro Music: DJ Goodman – Japanese Flute (Dubstep Mix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JH_H_-I4Hw